Other Skin Problems
Common skin conditions including scars, pigmentation changes, moles and wound healing. Articles explain causes, treatment options and when to seek medical advice.
All About Herpes
Understand how herpes spreads, the difference between oral and genital types, and why getting medical help matters.
All About Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a common rash that causes flat purple bumps and can appear anywhere on your body, usually clearing up on its own.
All About Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a group of autoimmune diseases that cause abnormal skin and connective tissue growth, with localised and systemic forms.
All About Shingles
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox, striking most often in people over 50.
Birthmarks and Liver Spots
Birthmarks are present from birth while liver spots develop with age, but both result from melanin concentration in your skin.
Can You Really Remove Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks are treatable but removing them completely takes time, money, and sometimes pain.
Dealing with Hard Skin
Hard skin on your hands and feet is common but treatable if you catch it early before it cracks or causes pain.
Dealing with Seborrheic Keratoses
Seborrheic keratoses are harmless skin growths that show up in middle age, here's what causes them and how to treat them.
Eliminating Blackheads
Blackheads form when pores fill with oil, dirt and dead skin, but exfoliating cleansers and products with salicylic acid can help clear them.
Getting a Tattoo Removed
Your options for removing unwanted tattoos, from NHS availability to private cosmetic surgeons and different removal methods.
Impetigo and Your SKin
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection spread easily through small cuts and wounds, especially common in children during warm months.
Life-Threatening Skin Rashes
Know the warning signs of rare but dangerous skin rashes that spread across the body and require immediate medical attention.
Preventing Fungal Skin Infections
Stop fungal skin infections before they start with practical steps to prevent recurrence and keep your skin healthy.
Recognising and Treating Boils
Boils are skin infections your body fights back against, here's how to recognise them and treat them properly.
Rosy Cheeks
Rosacea affects millions of people worldwide, causing red, blotchy skin on the face, but there are ways to manage symptoms and reduce flare-ups.
Sagging Skin and Loose Facial Muscles
What causes sagging skin and loose facial muscles, and what you can actually do to slow it down or fix it.
Scarring After Childbirth
C-section and stretch mark scars are common after childbirth, but understanding how they form helps you manage them better.
Scarring After Surgery
Most surgical scars fade over time, but several treatments can help reduce their appearance if they're bothering you.
Scarring as the Result of Severe Burning
How severe your burn is determines whether you'll develop scars, depending on burn type and depth of skin damage.
Skin Moles
Most people have moles, but knowing what they are and when they might be dangerous helps protect your skin health.
Skin Pigmentation
Melanin determines your skin colour, but sun exposure and other factors can change it over time, causing conditions like vitiligo and melasma.
Take a Step Back to Heal Problem Skin
When skin conditions keep flaring up, stepping back to address stress, diet and emotional wellbeing might work better than creams alone.
Thread and Varicose Veins
What's the difference between thread veins and varicose veins, and what causes each type to develop.
What Is Cellulite?
Cellulite is a breakdown of skin fibres that affects over 90% of women, regardless of weight or fitness level.
Wounds, Bruises and Burns
Wounds, bruises and burns need different treatment, so here's how to tell them apart and handle each one properly.
Wrinkles and Your Skin
Wrinkles form when your skin loses elasticity and collagen over time, but you can prevent or reduce them by understanding what causes them.